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Which real value of m makes the expression undefined

M^8+1/4m^2

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Answer:

m = 0

Explanation:

The denominator of the rational expression cannot be zero as this would make the rational expression undefined. Equating the denominator to zero and solving gives the value that m cannot be.

4m² = 0 ⇒ m² = 0 ⇒ m = 0 ← excluded value

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